Visiting Montréal

Bonjour-hi! Welcome to Montréal

Your friendly guide to Canada’s festival city — food, culture, neighbourhoods and joie de vivre.

Montréal mixes European charm with North American energy: cobblestone old quarters, a buzzing café culture, world-class festivals and some of the best eating on the continent.

Use these guides to plan the perfect trip, whatever the season.

Top things to do

Old Port of Montreal

Where Montréal began — cobblestone streets, river breezes and four centuries of history along the St. Lawrence.

Mount Royal Park

The green crown of the city, with the best skyline view in Montréal from its famous lookout.

Notre-Dame Basilica

A Gothic Revival masterpiece whose deep-blue, star-spangled ceiling leaves every visitor speechless.

Jean-Talon Market

One of North America’s largest open-air markets — a feast of Québec produce, cheese and maple.

Montreal Jazz Festival

The world’s largest jazz festival turns downtown into one giant open-air stage each summer.

Winter Activities in Montreal

Montréal embraces winter — skating, snowshoeing and festivals that turn the cold into a celebration.